Geneva New Fuels 2026
Geneva New Fuels brings together global leaders in shipping, energy, and trading to explore the future of marine fuels and sustainable transport. This high‑level event delivers expert panels, interactive dialogue, and networking opportunities designed to shape the transition toward cleaner, more efficient shipping.
GNF26 is confirmed to take place at Hotel President Wilson, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Geneva, on Thursday, 19 November 2026.
DATE
19 November 2026
Thursday: one-day conference
VENUE
Hotel President Wilson
Geneva, Switzerland
FORMAT
Executive panels
Interactive dialogue and networking
ORGANISER
SunBolon SA
International B2B event delivery
Some of our CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
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CONFIRMED SPEAKER
Mary Katri
Head of Europe Operations, Maersk Energy Markets
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Mary Katri is Head of Europe Operations at Maersk Energy Markets and an experienced senior operator across cargo, shipping and trading operations.
Her background spans complex operational delivery, demurrage and renewable-feedstock supply, giving her a practical view of how commercial commitments, fuel availability and vessel execution meet in day-to-day operations. At GNF26, she will contribute in a personal capacity, drawing on her general industry experience.
CONFIRMED SPEAKER
Tyler Baron
Chief Executive Officer, Minerva Bunkering
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Tyler Baron is Chief Executive Officer of Minerva Bunkering, a global physical supplier of marine fuels backed by Mercuria Energy Group. He has led the company since 2019.
During his tenure, Minerva has expanded its physical supply network and developed digital tools to improve visibility throughout the bunkering process. The company is a founding participant in the Bunkering Services Initiative across Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp, which aims to strengthen the verification of marine fuel quantity and quality.
Tyler brings a physical supplier’s view of fuel availability, delivery performance and the commercial standards needed across the marine fuel supply chain.
CONFIRMED SPEAKER
Kenneth Dam
Executive Director and Global Head of Bunkering, TFG Marine
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Kenneth Dam is Executive Director and Global Head of Bunkering at TFG Marine, a global marine fuel supply and procurement company.
He joinedExecutive Director and Global Head of Bunkering, TFG Marine
Trafigura’s fuel oil team in 2017 and became Co-Head of its bunkering team in 2019. In 2020, he was appointed Global Head of Bunkering at TFG Marine. Earlier in his career, Kenneth helped develop Monjasa’s bunkering operations in West Africa.
His experience across fuel trading and physical supply gives him a practical view of the commercial and operational decisions behind marine fuel procurement.
CONFIRMED SPEAKER
Olivier Josse
Co-CEO, Seascale Energy
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Olivier Josse is Co-CEO of Seascale Energy, the marine fuel procurement joint venture established by Cargill and Hafnia.
During 36 years at Cargill, Olivier has held leadership roles across trading and chartering. He joined its Ocean Transportation business in 2006, led marine fuel procurement activities and helped develop a biofuels programme connecting Singapore and Europe. In 2025, he helped establish Seascale Energy and became one of its two CEOs.
Olivier brings experience of the decisions facing charterers and fuel buyers as they balance reliable supply, commercial requirements and the transition to lower-emission fuels.
Unlocking the boundless potential of sustainable marine fuels
This one-day event gathers leading stakeholders from the maritime sector and commodities trading business, including cargo owners, commodity trading firms, multinational corporations, shipowners, and operators.
WHY GNF26
A focused forum for the decisions behind cleaner transport
GNF26 connects maritime, aviation, and road-transport perspectives with the fuel, trading, finance, policy, and technology expertise needed to move from ambition to implementation. The focus is practical discussion, credible insight, and relationships that can advance real projects.
01
Decision-makers in one room
Meet senior stakeholders from shipping, aviation, road transport, logistics, fuels, trading, finance, regulation, and technology.
02
Moderated panels, not sales pitches
Hear contrasting views, practical experience, and informed debate, with space for questions from the audience.
03
Commercially relevant networking
Use a focused, high-level setting to build relationships, test ideas, and identify potential partners.
CORE DISCUSSION AREAS
New fuels across maritime, aviation, and road transport
The program is being developed with senior contributors from across the transport-fuels value chain. It will connect sector-specific challenges with the shared questions of supply, sustainability, regulation, pricing, and scale. Final session titles and speakers will be announced progressively.
01
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
A dedicated aviation session examining SAF supply, feedstocks, certification, mandates, pricing, offtake, and the conditions required to scale adoption.
02
Maritime fuels and regulation
FuelEU Maritime, EU ETS, and IMO developments, alongside fuel choices and the commercial responsibilities of shipowners, shipmanagers, and charterers.
03
Biofuels supply and scalability
Feedstock availability, lifecycle emissions, certification, traceability, infrastructure, pricing, and competition for sustainable molecules across sectors.
04
Road transport and logistics
Renewable diesel and HVO, bio-CNG and bio-LNG, fleet economics, infrastructure, and where fuels complement electrification for heavy-duty transport.
05
Markets, finance, and infrastructure
Production, logistics, hedging, carbon markets, investment, insurance, data, and infrastructure decisions that determine commercial viability.
06
Transport buyers and operators
How airlines, shipowners, charterers, road-fleet operators, logistics providers, and cargo interests are allocating cost, risk, and responsibility.
WHO YOU WILL MEET
A cross-transport audience connected by real implementation challenges
GNF26 is designed for people who influence fuel, fleet, aircraft, cargo, logistics, investment, risk, technology, and compliance decisions.
01
Fuel producers and traders
Biofuel, SAF, and alternative-fuel producers, suppliers, traders, commodity firms, and major transport-energy buyers.
02
Maritime leadership
Shipowners, shipmanagers, charterers, vessel operators, and brokers.
03
Aviation leadership
Airlines, airports, aviation fuel suppliers, aircraft and engine stakeholders, SAF developers, and corporate travel buyers.
04
Road transport and logistics
Road-fleet operators, freight and logistics companies, fuel retailers, infrastructure providers, and major fleet customers.
05
Finance, policy, and risk
Banks, investors, insurers, policymakers, sustainability, legal, certification, and carbon-market professionals.
06
Technology and infrastructure
Production technology, storage, blending, distribution, data, tracking, efficiency, and operational solutions across transport modes.
BUILT ON GNF25
A strong first edition—and a more focused next step
The inaugural Geneva New Fuels conference established a credible platform for practical discussion across shipping, energy, commodities, and risk. GNF26 builds on that community while sharpening the program around implementation and commercial value.
GNF25
150+
Attendees
GNF25
20+
Speakers
GNF25
7+
Sessions
GNF25
12hr+
High-Level Networking
CONFIRMED SUPPORT FOR GNF26
Meet the organizations supporting the 2026 edition.
GNF26 is building a cross-transport forum for maritime, aviation, road transport, and the wider sustainable-fuels value chain. These confirmed organizations are helping the conversation grow.
Event Sponsor · GNF26
Lloyd’s Register
CLASSIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION · ADVISORY SERVICES · DIGITAL SOLUTIONS · STATUTORY COMPLIANCE · MARITIME TRAINING
Lloyd’s Register (LR) is a global professional services organization specializing in engineering, technology, and risk management solutions.
Early Supporter · GNF26
Fortior Law
Legal services · International trade, shipping and dispute resolution
An international law firm headquartered in Geneva, advising on disputes connected with energy, commodities, shipping, and investment.
Event Supporter · GNF26
Propeller Club Geneva
Professional association · Shipping and trading community
A Geneva-based professional network creating learning and relationship-building opportunities for the shipping and trading community.
Media Partner · GNF26
Argus Media
Market intelligence · Energy and commodity markets
A leading independent provider of price assessments, market intelligence, news and analytics for global energy and commodity markets.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Put your organization inside the conversation.
GNF26 offers fixed-price visibility, event-moment and industry-segment packages alongside tailored strategic partnerships, exhibition presence and carefully governed content opportunities.
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Accessible packages
Fixed-price options support efficient online purchase and clearly defined visibility.
02
Strategic partnerships
Higher-value packages are tailored around commercial objectives, audience and delivery requirements.
03
Editorial credibility
All speaking opportunities remain subject to agenda fit and editorial approval.
GENEVA NEW FUELS 2026
Join the GNF26 conversation in Geneva.
Register to attend, explore a partnership, or contact the team about the most relevant route for your organization.
EXHIBIT AT GNF26
Turn conference networking into a visible meeting point
An initial allocation of 10 ready-built exhibition stands is now available for organisations that want a professional base for delegate conversations at Hotel President Wilson.
10 stands
Initial release across both stand formats
6 or 9 m²
Ready-built white modular stand options
3 or 4 passes
Named full-conference delegate access
JOIN THE EVENT TEAM
Help bring GNF26 to life.
We are building a professional event-day support team for Geneva New Fuels 2026. Explore the roles, requirements, and application process.
GNF INSIGHT · COMING SOON
A regular briefing for the sustainable-fuels community
GNF Insight will publish practitioner-led analysis, interviews, and conference perspectives for decision-makers working across maritime, aviation, and road transport. Subscribe now to receive the first edition when it launches.
PLANNED COVERAGE
One transition, multiple transport markets
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel and aviation transition
- Marine fuels, FuelEU Maritime and shipping operations
- Biofuels, road transport, and logistics
- Markets, policy, investment, and infrastructure
- GNF26 speakers, program, and partner news
What Our Participants, Speakers, and Sponsors Say
We are proud to share the positive feedback from our community. Participants, speakers, and sponsors alike highlight Geneva New Fuels as a strategic, forward‑looking event that fosters collaboration, innovation, and meaningful connections across the energy and maritime sectors.
— Alberto Pérez Espinosa
Head of Maritime Commercial Markets
at LLoyd’s Register
“Really looking forward to participating in the first of what I am sure it will become a Geneva classic.”
— Julian Stalder
Insurance, Pension Planning and Mortgage Specialist at Helvetia Insurance Switzerland
“It is a real honor for Helvetia Assurances and myself to support such a strategic and forward‑looking event. We are delighted to host a warm and convivial cocktail reception—a setting where conversations flow, partnerships begin, and new ideas emerge.”
— Yuriy Kizlevych
Co-founder/Managing Partner at Overhorn Swiss AG
“Great discussion at Geneva New Fuels—very pragmatic panels highlighting the importance of transparency, cooperation, and economic realism in shipping’s energy transition.”
SUISSENÉGOCE
ideas,”Congratulations to SunBolon SA and Matthis Pasche for organizing the first (and surely not the last) edition of Geneva New Fuels. Reuniting around 150 high-level professionals, it illustrated the pioneering role of Geneva in decarbonization and its added value as a forum to exchange views, ideas, and contributions to the development of new fuels and technologies.”
CommodityThursdays
“Last week marked an important moment for the industry, and we were really glad to support the first Geneva New Fuels Conference ⚡. It brought together a fantastic mix of people from trading, shipping, finance, insurance, legal, and more—all genuinely interested in where new fuels are headed.”
Global Risk Management (GRM)
“As a Gold Sponsor of the Geneva New Fuels 2025 Conference, we are proud to support the biofuel industry’s continued growth.”
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